Did No Congress Leaders Meet Neha Hiremaths Family in Karnataka? Claim Is False
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and Congress MP Randeep Singh Surjewala met Neha Hiremath's family in Karnataka.
Former KPMG Partner, Jaideep Ghosh, joins Heartnet India's Advisory Board as the Chief of Strategy
Former KPMG Partner, Jaideep Ghosh, joins Heartnet India's Advisory Board as the Chief of Strategy PNN Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 27: Heartnet, a rapidly scaling digital health innovator committed to 'Delivering Quality and Affordable Healthcare for All,' announces the induction of Jaideep Ghosh to its Advisory Board as Chief Advisor: Strategy. Jaideep will advise on critical business strategies, including go-to-market initiatives, brand management, investor relations, and talent management, among others alongside the leadership team. He will take an instrumental role in directing Heartnet to accomplish its mission of reaching a target of 10,000 care points within the next 24 months, making cardiac care accessible and affordable across India. An alumnus of Columbia Business School in New York, Jaideep has a distinguished career of over two decades. He currently serves on the Advisory Council of Harvard Business Review and previously held leadership positions as Chief Operating Officer at Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co., a premium law firm, and a senior Partner, National Industry Head and COO at KPMG Management Consulting. He is also dedicated to social causes, holding an advisory board position at a grassroot organization providing education to underserved communities. We are highly delighted to welcome Jaideep Ghosh as our Chief Advisor: Strategy, says Arindam Sen, Founder CEO and Director of Heartnet. His proven expertise and global network will be invaluable in reinforcing Heartnet's position as a growing cardiac care enabler in India. His experience will help the company in developing critical business strategies and accelerate towards its aim more efficiently. As a seasoned consultant and CXO with over two decades of experience, I'm eager to contribute my knowledge and experience to Heartnet, comments Jaideep Ghosh. We will craft impactful strategies in an attempt to bridge the gap between urban and rural India, ensuring accessible and affordable cardiac care for all, in line with Heartnet's mission. Heartnet remains dedicated to improving the quality of cardiac care services throughout India. By providing advanced diagnostic tools and treatment options, even in remote areas, Heartnet is making a positive impact. By bridging the accessibility gap and promoting preventive care, Heartnet is all set to empower patients, optimise cardiac healthcare resource allocation, and ensure better cardiac health outcomes for all. (ADVERTORIAL DISCLAIMER: The above press release has been provided by PNN. ANI will not be responsible in any way for the content of the same)
Law does not mandate disclosure of pending criminal cases in which no charge have been framed by the court
Bellari firm SMIORE to acquire Arjas for 3,000 crore
SMIORE is the fifth-largest iron ore miner in Karnataka and the third-largest miner of manganese ore in India and is the flagship business of the royal family of Ghorpade
Politics of guarantee & Karnataka's impact on it
Politics of Guarantee: Karnataka's influence on national campaigns
Having secured victory in Karnataka in 2023 based on the fulfillment of five promises, Congress now seeks to replicate its success on a national scale, convinced of its resonance beyond state borders. Meanwhile, BJP has introduced its own variant, 'Modi ki guarantee', aiming to capitalize on the popularity and charisma of the Prime Minister.
LS polls: PM Modi to campaign in Maharashtra, Goa today
LS polls: PM Modi to campaign in Maharashtra, Goa today New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday will campaign in Maharashtra and Goa for the Lok Sabha elections. The Prime Minister is scheduled to address a public meeting in Maharashtras Kolhapur at 5:00 p.m. From there, he will proceed to South Goa to hold [] The post LS polls: PM Modi to campaign in Maharashtra, Goa today appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Odisha: Man gets death sentence in double murder case
Odisha: Man gets death sentence in double murder case Bhubaneswar: A court in Odishas Nayagarh district on Friday sentenced a person to death for killing two persons including an elderly woman in Odagaon area of the district in 2019. The convict was identified as Niranjan Mallik of Kushadhipa village in Nayagarh district. Niranjan, who was [] The post Odisha: Man gets death sentence in double murder case appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Stranded Aditi Rao Hydari watches airport circus: New lows everyday
Stranded Aditi Rao Hydari watches airport circus: New lows everyday Mumbai: Actress Aditi Rao Hydari found herself stuck in a flight early in the morning in Mumbai when there was no ladder nor an airbridge, describing it as new lows everyday. Aditi took to her Instagram stories and shared a picture of the airport from [] The post Stranded Aditi Rao Hydari watches airport circus: New lows everyday appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
CHENNAI : If you are an active social media user, you would have come across the viral video of a boy consuming dry ice from an exhibition stall in Davangere, a city in Karnataka, and was allegedly reported dead. The clip shows the counter was named Smoke Biscuits and the vendor served the child a smoky liquid. The child screamed immediately after consuming it. Upon fact checking, it has been proven that the boy had consumed smoke biscuits which contain nitrogen and not dry ice which is nothing but frozen carbon dioxide. Liquid nitrogen and dry ice are harmful. Dry ices temperature can drop as low as -196 degrees Celsius and liquid nitrogen to -78.5 degrees Celsius. They get their names from the thick white vapour they produce in your mouth as you consume them at room temperature. Both are freezing agents commonly used in the preparation and preservation of food. Nitrogen causes irritable bowel syndrome resulting in cramping, abdominal pain, bloating, gas, and diarrhoea, says Divya Sathyaraj, nutritionist and founder of Mahilmathi Iyakkam, an NGO that provides nutritious food free of cost to people in the lower income group. The other harmful reactions of nitrogen in human body are headache, stomach ache, acidity, perioral inflammation (pink patches around the mouth), swelling of lips and tongue, and skin allergies such as rashes, she adds. In the city, an eight-year-old boy visited Divyas clinic with similar symptoms of perioral inflammation, throat itching and other accompanying symptoms. While she treated the kid she notes, Children grab the first bite of any food that looks appetising and tastes yummy. Now that it is time for summer vacation, I am concerned that they might eat anything that looks interesting and exciting. Biscuits are a common snack preferred in any Indian household. As most biscuits are made of maida that can raise cholesterol and obesity, she suggests, instead, parents can give their children a healthy snack. A few of Divyas recommendations are 0% maida and gluten-free biscuits, and ragi laddoo made from palm sugar, ragi dosa, ragi kanji. Ragi is a golden food as it has so many health benefits. As much as it is delicious, it is equally important that parents present the food so that kids want to have it again and again. For example, decorating ragi kanji with pomegranates on the top will attract kids, shares Divya. Murukku made out of red and brown rice, eggs, millet noodles, honey and native fruits such as banana and mango should be added to our diet. Our homegrown food is very healthy. Around 150 ml of banana milkshake is good evening for children and elders, she adds. If you or someone you know has consumed smoky liquid, and if there is no reaction, Divya suggests, Let it go and never consume it again because it can be fatal. If there are reactions noticed, visit the nearest doctor.
In MM Hills, locals vandalise polling booth, injure officials
In Indiganatha, Male Mahadeshwara Wildlife Sanctuary, Hanur taluk, Chamarajanagar constituency, residents damaged EVM, boycotted polling over neglect, and faced transportation challenges due to lack of road connectivity for essential services.
Archery WC: Indian womens compound team bags gold in Shanghai
Archery WC: Indian womens compound team bags gold in Shanghai Shanghai: World Champion Indian womens compound Archery team of Parneet Kaur, Aditi Swami & Jyothi Surekha Vennam won the Shanghai World Cup after defeating Italy in the summit clash with a score 236-225, here on Saturday. The Indian womens team, who are the reigning world [] The post Archery WC: Indian womens compound team bags gold in Shanghai appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Bubbly, curious, excited: First-time electors get a taste of democracy
Kruthika P, Aditi Nayak, Manish, Ravi, Keerthi, and Keshav voted in different locations after thorough research on candidates, showing great enthusiasm as first-time voters.
Karnataka High Court quashes BJP MLAs conviction
BENGALURU: The Karnataka High Court has quashed the order of conviction and sentence of Uday Garudachar, BJP MLA from Chikpet assembly constituency. He was sentenced to two months simple imprisonment with a penalty of Rs 10,000 by a magistrate special court in 2022 for not disclosing the criminal cases pending against him in the affidavit filed along with nomination papers in 2018. This order was confirmed by an additional city civil and sessions court designated to try cases against elected representatives, in 2023, by dismissing the appeal filed by him against the conviction and sentence for the electoral offence punishable under Section 125A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951. Following this, Garudachar moved the high court. Hearing the petition filed by him, Justice Krishna S Dixit quashed the order of conviction and sentence. The court noted that not every criminal case against a candidate by registration of First Information Report or by moving a private complaint has to be disclosed in the affidavit when charges have not been framed or cognizance of the offences alleged has not been taken.
An FIR was lodged against Kajal Hindustani in 2022 under Indian Penal Code (IPC) Sections 34 and 153A while a chargesheet was filed against her under IPC Section 505(2).
Karnataka HC stays Model Code of Conduct violation case against D K Shivakumar - The Indian Express
Karnataka HC stays Model Code of Conduct violation case against D K Shivakumar The Indian Express
Barring chombu & gas, poll goes off smoothly in Bengaluru
BENGALURU: Barring a few sporadic incidents, involving minor altercations between party workers at a few places, Bengaluru City largely witnessed peaceful polling during Phase II of the Parliamentary elections on Friday. At some polling stations, some voters, despite having their voter IDs, found their names missing from the voter list. After they were stopped from casting their votes, they vented their ire at the election officials. The police personnel deployed for security had to persuade them into exiting the polling booth. Members of the Karnataka Pradesh Youth Congress (KPYC) staged a protest at a polling station in Rajajinagar on Friday morning with a chombu (small water pot) and a gas cylinder. At some places, there were arguments between the Congress and BJP workers over gift cards being disbursed among voters. In Chamarajpet, BJP workers alleged that Congress workers were giving money to voters at their residences. A rowdy sheeter identified as Cutting Seena was accused of attacking a political party worker, and the police had to intervene to control the ensuing situation. At a polling station in RR Nagar, voters expressed anger as the initials of BJP candidate Dr CN Manjunath were written as CS Manjunath at the entrance of the polling booths. Bengaluru City Police Commissioner B Dayananda told The New Indian Express that the elections in the city were totally peaceful. Elections in all five parliamentary constituencies were totally peaceful. It was an incident- and violence-free election, the commissioner added. Security proceedings taken against rowdy sheeters ahead of the polls helped the police ensure smooth elections. The security forces deployed at each polling station had kept a hawks eye to ensure that no untoward incidents were reported from any part of the city. The Election Commissions efforts to keep a vigil through webcasting and the deployment of paramilitary forces at critical booths in Bengaluru Rural and Bengaluru South led to the smooth conduct of the polls in Bengaluru. Under the Bengaluru Police Commissionerate, five Parliament constituencies went to the polls in the second phase, which was the first phase for Karnataka, wherein elections were held in 14 Lok Sabha constituencies in the southern part of the state. The constituencies under the commissionerate are Bengaluru North, Bengaluru South, Bengaluru Central, Bengaluru Rural, and Chikkaballapur. Senior officers supervised the security arrangements. More than 13,000 policemen working in the commissionerate, 4,000 Home Guards, 11 companies of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF), 14 Karnataka State Reserve Police (KSRP), and 40 City Armed Reserve (CAR) platoons were deployed. As many as 7,533 firearms have been deposited in all the police stations. Section 144 had also been imposed. A liquor ban was also imposed from 5 pm on April 24 until midnight on April 26.
69% vote in Karnataka Phase-1 for 14 LS seats, Bengaluru limps to 57%
69% turnout in 14 Karnataka Lok Sabha seats, with Bengaluru at 57%. Mysuru exceeded 70%. 247 candidates contesting. Bangalore Rural had the highest turnout.
Karnataka: Buses, trains packed to the rafters as voters head home
BENGALURU: With the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) diverting most of its buses for the poll day, citizens had a tough time finding buses to reach their native places to cast votes. The non-availability of sufficient buses,which required the attention of the authorities concerned, dampened the spirit of voting among people exercising their franchise. Commuters were not able to gain entry into buses due to the crowds, which put out the question of even finding a seat. The throng, forced many voters to take the train but situation in the trains was no less. Besides, traffic on the Mysuru Road till the Kengeri crossing haunted motorists. The bus station at Satellite and the railway station at Kengeri were also overcrowded with passengers, who were desperately trying to go back to their home towns. On the other hand, those who failed to find crowd-free buses, thronged the railway station at Kengeri with hopes of boarding a train home. Hundreds of passengers were found crossing the tracks at Kengeri, desperate to somehow catch their trains. Boarding a train, holding his baby in one hand, Prasanna, a native of Pandavapura taluk in Mandya district who was travelling with his wife, narrated the plight of commuters who were seen cursing the authorities for not ensuring the required transport facilities to cater to the needs of the poll day. One of my friends wedding was fixed at 10am on Friday but it was later changed to 6.15am, to help friends and relatives attend the function and later go to vote. Therefore, I came on a two-wheeler from Rajajinagar to Ullal, where the wedding was held. We returned from the function, parked our two-wheeler at Kengeri railway station, and took the train to my native place to vote, as there were no sufficient buses. There was no space to even step inside the train, but we somehow managed to board the train, Prasanna said. Another commuter said that the weekend has worsened the situation, with people travelling to their native places to vote and then stay on for Saturday and Sunday.
South India Stares At Severe Water Crisis As Reservoir Levels Plunge To Mere 17%
The southern region, encompassing states of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu, has significantly reduced water storage compared to historical averages at just 17 per cent of reservoir capacity.
Karnataka: Complaint against Tejasvi Surya for seeking votes on religion
BENGALURU: A case has been booked against Bengaluru South sitting BJP MP Tejasvi Surya for posting a video in X, seeking votes on the grounds of religion. The complaint was filed at the Jayanagar police station on Thursday. A case was booked against Tejasvi Surya on Thursday at Jayanagar police station under Section 123(3) for posting a video on X and soliciting votes on grounds of religion, Karnataka Chief Electoral Officer Manoj Kumar Meena said on Friday. Surya posted a 40-second video on X, stating, Our generation was blessed to witness the majestic Surya Tilak on Bhagwan Shri Ram at Ayodhya on Ram Navami. A wait for almost 500 years & a wish of crores of Bharatiyas were fulfilled by PM Shri @narendramodi Ji. For Bharatiyata to survive, vote for BJP! Rs 4.8 crore seized in Cballapur The Flying Squad Team and District Returning officer for the Chikkaballapur constituency seized Rs 4.8 crore cash, allegedly meant to be distributed among voters. Based on a reliable tipoff, a house that falls under the Yelahanka assembly constituency and Chikkaballapur Parliamentary constituency was raided. Sources said a senior police officer received a WhatsApp message from Dr K Sudhakar, BJP candidate from the constituency. A case has been registered at the Madanayakanahalli police station under IPC sections 171B, 171C, 171E, and 171F. The police have registered the FIR. Meanwhile, the BJP filed six complaints against Congress and various individuals before the Chief Electoral Officer, Karnataka, as well as the ECI on Friday, over various allegations.
Woman suffers cardiac arrest in a polling booth, doctor saves her
BENGALURU: A woman in her fifties, who suffered a cardiac arrest in a polling booth in the city on Friday, was saved by a doctor who was waiting in a queue there to exercise his franchise. The incident occurred at the government school in Jumbo Savari Dinne, JP Nagar, 8th Phase. The woman collapsed in front of Dr Ganesh Srinivasa Prasad in the booth (No 210) around 9am. Dr Prasad immediately resorted to Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and saved her life. Dr Prasad, 36, hails from Anantapur in Andhra Pradesh. He works as a nephrologist at Narayana Health Centre in Bommasandra. The woman collapsed while taking water from a can at the booth. I checked her pulse but did not feel it. She was gasping for breath and I immediately resorted to CPR till her condition improved, Dr Prasad told TNIE. Netizens praise doc who saved woman She would have lost her life had there been a delay in attending to her, Dr Prasad said. He said, Vasovagal Syncope could have triggered the cardiac arrest. Her heart had stopped beating when I checked. Many factors, including anxiety, heat stroke or even fear when injections are given can cause the condition. Dr Prasad studied MBBS in Andhra Pradesh and completed Doctorate in National Board (DrNB) Nephrology at Narayana Health Centre. He worked in Tumakuru for two years. He joined Narayana Health Centre two years ago. The incident went viral after the doctor posted the videos on X. Many responded to the posts by him and TNIE . Most of them lauded Dr Prasad and stressed the need for people to learn CPR.
Tamil Nadu: Water level dips, Mettur maintenance work on
SALEM: Amidst concerns over declining water levels at the Mettur dam, which is one of the major reservoirs in the state, maintenance work began on Friday morning. Official sources said routine work like repairs to sluices and assessing the dams stability for the upcoming rainy season would be carried out. With the current water level at a mere 54 feet, well below its full reservoir level of 120 feet, authorities have started to undertake vital maintenance work in the 16 gates of Ellis surplus sluices. This area serves as a pivotal point for the dams functionality, particularly during periods of excess water discharge. Typically, when the dam nears its full capacity of 120 feet, overflow mechanisms such as the 16 sluices play a crucial role in managing water levels and preventing potential overflow disasters. However, with the current water scarcity exacerbated by inadequate rainfall and Karnatakas reluctance to release water, ensuring the operational integrity of these mechanisms has become paramount. The work encompasses various aspects, including repairs to the iron sluices within the canal area and the application of a cement mixture to fortify the overflow area near the 16 gates of Ellis surplus sluices, which would prevent water stagnation and potential structural deterioration. Officials from the Mettur dam water resources department said the work will be completed within a few weeks and painting would be taken up after this.
Voters flock to eateries in Bengaluru for free benne dosa, ghee laddu
BENGALURU: Immediately after voting, people flocked to hotels and restaurants providing complimentary meals to those who voted. From benne dosa and filter coffee, to mocktails, eateries baited voters with tempting offers, resulting in long queues of people waiting for free dosas and ghee laddus. Nisarga Grand on Nrupatanga Road served about 6,700 customers with benne dosa, watermelon juice and ghee laddu. SP Krishnaraj, owner of the hotel, told TNIE that the restaurant had to get over 800kg of watermelon to supply juice. Voters waited patiently for their delicious dosa and fresh juice since 7.30am. Malgudi Mylari Mane in Koramangala also promised Mylari dosa and filter coffee, and served about 1,200 dosas and cups of coffee. Customers began lining up at 8.30am, and the restaurant continued serving people until 5.30pm. Cafe Udupi Ruchi in Rajajinagar provided complimentary mocktails and served more than 4,000 voters with refreshing mint lime juice and watermelon juice. Pubs will be giving customers 20% discount on bills on Saturday, with special discounts for first-time voters, like Social, and a complimentary beer at Deck of Brews in Kadubeesanahalli.
Karnataka: DK Shivakumar, HD Kumaraswamy call each other cowards over alleged gift distribution
BENGALURU: The political slugfest between DCM DK Shivakumar and JDS state president HD Kumaraswamy continued on Friday and they called each other cowards. Shivakumar campaigned for his younger brother and Congress candidate from the constituency of DK Suresh, while Kumaraswamy campaigned for his brother-in-law, Dr CN Manjunath, contesting on a BJP ticket. Kumaraswamy alleged that Shivakumar distributed gift coupons to the electorate in the Bengaluru Rural Lok Sabha constituency in the night like a coward, as he could not face the elections. On Rs 10,000 coupons allegedly being distributed to voters, Shivakumar said, At least they (rivals) are fearing us. Kumaraswamy should have contested the elections in Bengaluru Rural. But he has run away to Mandya like a coward. Kumaraswamy retorted, Ranahedi (a coward) is not me, but those who feared contesting the election. The person who went in the night and distributed gift coupons with QR codes to the people is talking about cowardice. He said Rs 505, Male Mahadeshwara temple laddu and guarantee cards were distributed all night. Congress workers distributing the cards were stopped by JDS and BJP workers, and it was brought to the notice of the deputy commissioner and election officers. They did not take any action. Free and fair elections are not being held in Bengaluru Rural. he charged. Shivakumar said the party was only distributing manifesto cards. Kumaraswamy doesnt have any shame. He and Munirathna are giving out gold cards. We are only distributing our manifesto cards. On IT raids on Congress workers, Shivakumar said, An IT official asked a Congress block leader to join the BJP. They manhandled the wife and children of Sureshs driver. I will meet the DG to file a complaint.
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Sensing defeat, Modi making irresponsible remarks: Siddaramaiah
VIJAYAPURA: Claiming that PM Narendra Modi has become desperate after Phase 1 of the ongoing Lok Sabha polls, where he realised that the BJP will not win the expected number of seats, CM Siddaramaiah has said that the former has started making irresponsible, unconstitutional, and illogical statements in his rallies. Addressing a Congress rally in Vijayapura on Friday, the CM said that Modis remarks on Muslims and his opposition to reservations for Muslims are very appalling and also unconstitutional. 2024 LS polls: PM Modi claims Congress manifesto 'bears imprint of Muslim League' He said that Article 14 mentions equality for all, irrespective of caste, creed, and religion. The same constitution also makes it amply clear that underprivileged Muslims also deserve reservation for socio-economic empowerment. This matter has been upheld, time and again by various committees in the past. Therefore, Modi cannot say that Muslims do not deserve reservation, the CM said. He said that since the PM has nothing to say about his achievements, he is raising only emotional issues to create a rift between people of different faiths. Gurantees will continue Taking a dig at the BJP for saying that the Congress government will withdraw the five guarantees after the Lok Sabha polls, the CM said his government will continue the schemes for five years. He also accused the 25 BJP MPs of Karnataka of not raising matters concerning the state before the PM.
Voters faced EVM glitches and duty negligence at polling stations. Corrective measures were taken after complaints like missing ink on a long-time voter's finger and unactivated EVMs, highlighting the importance of election integrity.
Queuing up to vote, and to grab a bite!
City eateries incentivized voting with free food, like benne khali dosa and filter coffee. Voters were pleased with the gesture, enjoying a meal after casting their ballots in Bengaluru.
During the Lok Sabha elections' first phase, multiple individuals died of various causes at different polling stations. The incidents included cardiac arrests and collapses post-voting, with some deaths occurring amidst violent clashes between party workers.
No big strides: Scorching heat, voters apathy a cause in Bengaluru
BENGALURU: Despite efforts of the election commission and Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) to increase voting percentages in this general election, the numbers did not make strides in Bengaluru North parliamentary constituency, which has the highest number of voters in Karnataka. While many voters braved the heat, some others did not even bother to come out and vote. Segments of voters in slums and apartment pockets opined that voting is a waste of time, as once the election is over, elected candidates would never bother to come and meet the voters and ask about their welfare. Muneer Khan, 77, who brought his 70-year-old wife on a scooter, to a polling station in HAL ward, said it is appalling to see voters not keen on exercising their rights. Mufeeda Begum, another senior citizen, after casting her vote, said she has now the right to question her MP. Aishwarya, a young voter, stated that people can expect change only if they come out and vote. Syed Raheem, a social worker who arranged free autos to pick up and drop voters, said, The scorching heat forced many voters to stay at home and avoid voting. We have arranged over two dozen autos to ferry voters to booths from areas like LBS Nagar, Jyothi Nagar, Gaffar Layout, Reddy Palya, and Islampur in HAL Ward. We also went and asked voters to come out, but the response was poor, said Raheem. Further, S Ramesh Babu, BJP General Secretary, KR Puram Assembly, said, many voters in the North segment also have families and friends in Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala. With the polling day, falling on a weekend, many decided to take a long break. BJP North Lok Sabha segment president S Harish held BBMP and election commission officials responsible for the low turnout as he listed anomalies like name deletion and transfer of voters to other areas.
Spirit of democracy on show despite heat, long queues
BENGALURU: Despite a heatwave warning and a long weekend ahead, citizens from the Bengaluru South Constituency were committed to casting their votes. Polling peaceful, 14 constituencies in Karnataka record 69.23% turnout Many started their day as early as 7 am to tick off voting from their lists and get on with other daily chores. With the city recording a temperature of 37 degrees Celsius, the makeshift tents outside government schools were of little relief and fell short at different locations. Water dispensers were also running dry within minutes, calling for constant refilling while voters waited for over an hour to vote. Despite being fatigued by the weather, determined many came out with their children to inspire them to become responsible citizens in the future. Some were also seen carrying bottles of water and juice cans bought at nearby stores to beat the heat while standing in long queues. Its so hot, but what can we do? We had to come out and vote. It is very crucial for every citizen, said Reshma in one of the booths in Govindaraja Nagar. A young software engineer from Chickpet, Supreet K, said, The queue is long, but I dont mind waiting. My key issues for this election are the infrastructure, the financial state of the country, and the deteriorating law and order situation in India. Senior citizens and disabled individuals too came out in large numbers, some in wheelchairs, while many chose to make their way on their feet. Some ramps were at a height, making it difficult to push wheelchairs. At Siddaganga Public School in Vijayapura, five booths were at a single location. But the narrow entrance left many stuck. Several citizens were also seen walking sideways to get into the school building.
IMD predicts severe heatwave conditions over Odisha, West Bengal for next five days
West Bengal, Odisha, Jharkhand, Telangana, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu to witness heatwave conditions the next five days, predicts IMD
Lok Sabha elections: 65% turnout in 2nd phase
NEW DELHI: In a relatively improved showing, the second phase of the Lok Sabha elections recorded over 65% voter turnout covering 88 seats across 13 states. The highest voting percentage was recorded in Tripura at 78.53% while the lowest was in Uttar Pradesh at 54.85%. Kerala, Karnataka and Rajasthan accounted for more than half the seats. Elections to 14 seats were held in Karnataka, 13 seats in Rajasthan, 8 seats each in Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh, 6 seats in Madhya Pradesh, 5 seats each in Assam and Bihar, 3 seats each in Chhattisgarh and West Bengal, and 1 seat each in Manipur, Tripura and Jammu and Kashmir. All eyes are on the high stakes battle in Kerala, where the BJP has been aggressively working to open its account. The contests in Wayanad, where former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi is contesting, and Thiruvananthapuram where Union minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar is pitted against sitting MP Shashi Tharoor, are keenly watched. Other top guns in the fray include actor-turned-politician Arun Govil in Meerut, Karnataka deputy CM D K Shivakumars brother D K Suresh in Bangalore Rural, and former Karnataka chief minister H D Kumaraswamy (JDS) in Mandya. BJPs Hema Malini, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat are seeking a hat-trick of wins from Uttar Pradeshs Mathura, Rajasthans Kota and Jodhpur, respectively. With the conclusion of the second phase, voting has been completed in 14 states/UTs.
Tech corridor pulls out all stops to boost poll turnout
Parties in Bengaluru's tech corridor focused on mobilizing IT employees to vote. Door-to-door campaigns, voter awareness initiatives, and help desks were used to maximize voter turnout. Resident welfare associations played a key role in educating and assisting residents with voting procedures.
Karnataka: We heard no beep when we cast our vote
BENGALURU: Some Bengalureans complained that they did not hear the beep sound as they cast their vote. They had to complain to the poll officials before the problem was set right. Vincent Pinto, who voted at St Anns School, Cambridge Road, Ulsoor said, When the third presiding officer activated the EVM, I went up and pressed the button. I was waiting for the beep and the VVPAT for seven seconds, but nothing happened. I raised a complaint with the election officer, and he asked me to cast my vote for a second time. I pressed again, but the machine still did not beep. Only the third time it worked. The VVPAT had registered the vote correctly. Im a retired electronics engineer, and there were 1012 people who voted ahead of me, many of whom were senior citizens. There was no beep sound when they voted, I can vouch for it. This looks like a deliberate deception. I formally raised this complaint on the Election Commission of India website,he added. S Parameshwari, who voted at SBS Bandi Mutt School in Kengeri, Bangalore North, did not hear the beep when she cast her vote. She complained to the polling officer, but a sub-inspector and poll officials told her rudely, If you want to vote, you may, otherwise, go away. Shyla cast her vote at a booth in CV Raman Nagar, but did not hear the beep for 1015 seconds. She complained, and an official told another officer to press a button, and this time, when she voted, she heard the beep.
Voters shocked to find names deleted from list in Bengaluru
BENGALURU: Rajendra Babu and his wife, from Shankarapuram, came to cast their vote at National College in Basavanagudi, just to find that the wifes name was deleted. Babu, who stays at a housing complex comprising nine units and occupied by members belonging to one family, found that many of their names were deleted. In each house, one to three members names had been deleted. This is not an isolated case in the Bangalore South Lok Sabha constituency. It has happened across Bengaluru City. When The New Indian Express visited this polling station at National College, Basavanagudi, at least 4050 people were standing with their EPIC cards, disappointed at their names being deleted from the voters list, and some returned home dejected. I have been voting here for the last 30 years at the same polling station, but this time, strangely, it's been deleted, said Sowbhagya, a resident of Shankarapuram, who was at the polling station to cast her vote. Another resident, Trishaladevi, who is also a Shankarapuram resident, also found her name missing from the list. Its not just me here, there are many who have registered voter ID cards, but their names are not on the list. I feel bad because this time our vote has got wasted.How can they delete the names just like that? ,she said. Senior citizen Sudhir Mehta came all the way to vote in the scorching heat, only to end up exclaiming: My name has been deleted! Some were shocked to find their names marked, but voted for by someone else in their stead. Sanjay M Jain from Basavanagudi, who came with his registered EPIC card to vote, said, My name is not deleted, but someone marked my name as voted. I am feeling bad for not getting the chance to exercise my right in my own name. When he brought up the issue, he alleged that nobody listened to him. Sajjan Raj Mehta, a trade activist, told this paper that at Chickpet which comes under Bangalore Central Lok Sabha Constituency, hundreds of names were deleted. We do not know if it is intentionally done or mischievously done, but whoever has done it should be taken to task, he said. He also mentioned that most of these names were residents of Bengaluru and had North Indian names. A senior official from the Chief Electoral Office in Karnataka said in spite of giving publicity and spreading awareness over days while appealing to the public to check their names on the list, and see whether their names were there on the list or not, many have not done it. It is not fair to pass the blame at the last minute, he said.
Banjarumale hamlet in Karnataka records 100 per cent voting
Mangaluru: Banjarumale, an interior hamlet in Belthangady taluk of Dakshina Kannda district, recorded 100 per cent voting in the Lok Sabha election on Friday. This hamlet has 111 voters and each one of them turned up at the only polling booth, completing voting two hours before polling ended at 6 pm. The hamlet is inhabited by forest dwellers, tribal farmers and collectors of minor forest waste. Despite having no power or transport connectivity, the people survive in the forest using water from the perennial water sources in the hills of the Western Ghats. To reach their taluk headquarters Belthangady, the people have to travel via Mudigere by bus or walk eight kilometres through the dense forests, but they all made sure to vote. The district authorities appreciated their spirit. Anni Malekudia, a resident of the village, told PTI, We do not complain about the lax facilities. We understand that all the facilities that are given to towns cannot be given to all villages. Nevertheless, that has not deterred us from voting in full numbers. I am sure even if there were 500 voters or more they would have all come to vote. In the 2023 Karnataka Assembly election, Banjarumale had recorded 99 per cent voting according to the district polling statistics.
Reservoir levels dip to 10-yr low in South India
NEW DELHI: Southern India faces a grim situation as water in reservoirs dips to a 10-year low. Indias ongoing general election campaign coincides with an excruciatingly hot summer season, compounded by a serious water crisis, especially in Southern India. Major reservoirs in the region hold less water compared to the previous year, during the corresponding time of 2023, and the storage level is even lower than the average storage of the last ten years during the corresponding period. According to the latest data from the Central Water Commission (CWC) released on Friday , Southern India faces a water crisis as reservoir levels plunge to just 17% capacity. The storage during the corresponding period last year was 29%, and the average storage of the last ten years during the corresponding period was 23% of the live storage capacity of these reservoirs. The Southern region has 43 reservoirs, which include the states of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu. As per the latest CWC data, the current water level is 82% of the corresponding time in 2023 in the countrys 150 reservoirs. Last year, there were 64.775 billion cubic meters (BCM) in 150 major water reservoirs, while this year, it is 53.775 BCM as of April 25, 2024. The current water level is 96% higher than the average of the last 10 years. The average of the last 10 years of live storage is 55.523 BCM. Besides the Southern region, water in Western and Central India reservoirs has a larger deficit of live storage capacity compared to the North and Eastern regions reservoirs. In the Northern region, there is a slightly lower water level than the corresponding period last year and is also less than the average storage of the last ten years during the corresponding period. In the Eastern region, storage during the current year is better than the corresponding period last year and is also better than the average storage of the last ten years during the corresponding period. Meanwhile, meteorologists foresee the water crisis as temporary, with the El Nino climatic phenomenon nearing its end, while the La Nina phenomenon is expected to bring bountiful southwest monsoon rainfall during June-September. El Nio Southern Oscillation (ENSO) or El Nino is a climate pattern that describes the unusual warming of surface waters in the eastern Pacific Ocean. It is synonymous with the weakening of the Indian southwest monsoon. La Nina is the cyclic counterpart to El Nino, known for cool phases of a recurring climate pattern across the tropical Pacific, causing good rainfall in India.
Karnataka: High voter turnout will keep contest tight
MANGALURU: Dakshina Kannada and Udupi-Chikkamagaluru Lok Sabha constituencies have maintained high polling percentage in this election too. Dakshina Kannada, where newbies Capt. Brijesh Chowta (BJP) and R Padmaraj Poojary (Congress) are contesting, saw a voter turnout of 77.43 per cent (77.90 per cent in 2019). Udupi-Chikkamagaluru witnessed a clash between veterans Kota Srinivas Poojary (BJP) and Jayaprakash Hegde (Congress) and recorded a voter turnout of 76.06 per cent (75.74 in 2019) until 6pm. The marginal rise in voter turnout in these two segments is attributed to the stakes being very high this time for both the BJP and Congress, compared to the past elections. While BJP wants to keep its hold on this coastal-Malnad region, the grand old party had left no stone unturned to breach the saffron fortress. Calculations have already begun to understand which party will gain by the high voter turnout. According to political pundits, both these segments are likely to witness a touch-and-go contest, even as they give the benefit of doubt to the BJP. Last time, we won by 2.73 lakh votes in Dakshina Kannada and 3.49 lakh votes in Udupi-Chikkamagalur. This time, we cant expect such a huge margin. It will be around 50,000 in both seats, said a BJP leader and former MLA. Expressing a similar opinion, a Congress leader said the party has not counted both these seats among the 14 seats it is hoping to win in the state. However, he said it is difficult to predict the outcome at this stage, given the high voter turnout. People could have come out to vote in large numbers to support Prime Minister Modi, or because of the five guarantees of the Congress and the Billava factor. We have to wait for the results to know how it worked, he said. The thinking in the Congress is that even if they lose by over 50,000 votes, its a victory of sorts for them as it will be seen as a setback to the BJPs communal politics. The party hopes the Billava factor, NOTA campaign over Soujanya murder case, SDPI not being in the contest and a perceived discontent in local BJP units will significantly reduce the winning margin. Despite all these factors working in our favour, we see a deficit of around 60,000 votes. The gap can be covered only if Billavas and women back us in large numbers, said another Congress leader.
Polling peaceful, 14 constituencies in Karnataka record 69.23% turnout
BENGALURU: Fourteen constituencies in south and coastal Karnataka went to polls on Friday in Phase-2 of 2024 Lok Sabha elections, recording a polling percentage of 69.23 at 9.45 pmmuch better than 68.80 recorded in 28 constituencies in 2019. Phase-3 polling for the rest of the 14 constituencies will be held on May 7. In 2019, the same 14 constituencies, which went to polls on Friday, recorded an average poll percentage of 68.96. It was 67.73 in 2014. Karnataka polling percentage, so far, is better than the national average of 67.40. Chief Electoral Officer of Karnataka Manoj Kumar Meena told TNIE that the rise in voter turnout is because of increased awareness among people. The highest voting percentage of 81.48 was recorded in Mandya, followed by Kolar at 78.07. The lowest percentage of 52.81 was recorded in Bangalore Central, while the largest constituency in Karnataka, Bangalore North, recorded 54.42. The four constituencies in BengaluruBangalore Rural, Bangalore North, Bangalore South, and Bangalore Central recorded an average polling percentage of 56.91, marginally poorer than the polling percentage of 56.94 recorded in 2019. But the figure is likely to marginally improve as the final percentage is taken into account. Despite ban, phones make their way to booths Polling was largely peaceful, barring violence in Chamarajanagar, where a mob damaged a booth and burnt voting machines. Additional CEO Venkatesh Kumar said, Till 1.30pm, there was no voting at Indiganatha village in MM Hills area of Chamarajanagar constituency. Staffers deployed there started visiting homes urging people to vote. The staffers started bringing in people and nine had voted till 1.50pm. But then a mob came and damaged the EVMs and burnt them. The staffers fled the booth fearing for their lives. Voting stopped there at 3pm. The matter has been reported to the Election Commission. A case of death of an assistant presiding officer of Hottepanahalli Gollarahatti polling booth in Chitradurga constituency was reported. Yashodamma, 58, died after suffering a cardiac arrest. The ECI has been informed and a compensation of Rs 15 lakh will be given to her family, Meena said. The CEO said FIRs were filed against BJP leader CT Ravi on April 26 and BJP MP Tejasvi Surya on April 25 for soliciting votes on religious grounds and promoting hatred and enmity through their social media handle - X. CONgress wants to give everything to Muslims in 2024. Then what did Nehru, Indira, Rajiv, Sonia and Rahul do for the welfare of Muslims for 50 years? Any idea @incindia ? C T Ravi (Modi Ka Parivar) (@CTRavi_BJP) April 25, 2024 Cases of technical glitches were reported in various constituencies, including Bangalore Central and Chitradurga. In the case of Bangalore Centrals Shanthinagar assembly constituency, a thorough check was done and the complaint that the ballot button of the control unit was not working, was found to be incorrect. Meena said voting took place for two hours in Chitradurga and then a glitch was reported. It was immediately rectified. Overall, an error of 0.7% in VVPATs was reported. With the help of Chunavane App, many people used pick-and-drop facilities to reach polling booths. Facilities for the specially challenged voters were made. Private hospitals in Bengaluru arranged special vehicles to bring voters to polling booths. Despite a ban on the use of mobile phones inside the booths, the CEO office recorded four instances of people videographing while voting. We found two cases in Bangalore South where voters are seen voting for BJP and Congress candidates, the official said.
Polling booth attacked, EVM set ablaze in Karnatakas Chamarajanagar
Bengaluru: Barring an incident of attack on a polling booth, voting in Karnatakas 14 Lok Sabha seats on Friday was largely peaceful, election officials said. A mob attacked a polling station at Idiginatha village in Hanur taluk of Chamarajanagar and set an Electronic Voting Machine on fire. Also ReadAbout 69% turnout recorded in Karnatakas first Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Karnataka: Gowda slams Congress for manifesto promises
PADUVALAHIPPE(HASSAN): Hitting out at Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge for allegedly misleading people by releasing a bogus manifesto,JDS supremo HD Deve Gowda said on Friday that there is no sanctity for promises made. He also questioned whether Rahul and Kharge are the PM or CM to make such promises. They are only ordinary Congress members, he told reporters after voting. Gowda also termed the guarantee card an ordinary pamphlet. The Congress has fooled poor people by distributing the pamphlet, fearing defeat, Gowda said, adding that the party had not released the pamphlet in Kerala, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, or any other state. The pamphlet should have the signatures of the CM or his deputy, and educated people do not believe in such a manifesto, he said. Gowda also alleged the Congress had distributed the pamphlet with the aim of defeating JDS HD Kumaraswamy and Prajwal Revanna. The JDS has lodged a complaint with the authorities concerned for misleading people, he added. Taking exception to Kharges statements in Kalaburagi that people can put mud and materials used for final rituals on his body instead of defeating the Congress candidate, he said there was no necessity to make such emotional statements at a public function.
Im Basavannas follower, says Siddaramaiah in Kalaburagi
KALABURAGI: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah tried to influence disciples of 12th century social reformer Basaveshwara, telling them that he is the follower of Basavanna and is implementing the saints principles with commitment. Addressing an election meeting in Kalaburagi on Friday, he said Bidar district is the karma bhumi of Basavanna, who fought for equality for all. Most of Basavannas principles have been included in the Constitution by Dr BR Ambedkar. My government declared Basavanna the cultural leader of the state and issued orders to put his portrait in all government offices and government-aided schools. Tell me whether BS Yediyurappa or Basavaraj Bommai, who were chief ministers and claimed themselves to be followers of Basaveshwara, declared Basavanna the cultural leader of the state. He said, Our five guarantees are on the lines of Basavannas principle of helping the poor. We are giving rice to the poor, but the Modi government tried to put a hurdle in supplying free ice. Do you want such a person in power? He said, People in this region should be grateful to Congress, especially president Mallikarjun Kharge, for bringing the amendment to Article 371 J which helped provide employment and higher education to the youth of seven districts in Kalyana-Karnataka. People should remember this and vote for Radhakrishna Doddamani.
Karnataka: Want 'majboot or majboor sarkar? Nadda asks voters
KALABURAGI: BJP National president JP Nadda addressed an election rally on Friday after a roadshow in Kalaburagi. Addressing the gathering, Nadda said the voters have two choices before them in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections. Either you (voters) elect a majboot (strong) sarkar or a majboor (helpless) sarkar, Nadda said. The Union Government has proved its strength by conducting a surgical strike in Pakistan, abrogating Article 370, and successfully freeing Muslim women from Triple Talaq. The previous Congress governments, however, bowed before Pakistan and separatists in Kashmir, he added. He also said the choice before the voters is either to elect a government that is clean or one that is corrupt. Most I.N.D.I.A bloc leaders are either on bail or in jail for various scams, he said, adding that I.N.D.I.A bloc leaders have not spared land, water, and sky for their scams. Nadda listed out the achievements of the BJP government, saying that India has become strong economically. Our country, which was importing many commodities, is now exporting not only food grains but also medicine, he elaborated. If the NDA comes to power, it will take steps to construct three crore houses for the poor in three years, provide medical treatment to all senior citizens above the age of 70 for major diseases up to Rs 5 lakh annually, and supply drinking water through taps to every house under the Jal Jeevan Mission, he said. Nadda asked the people to give rest to the Congress in the ongoing elections and re-elect the NDA government with a massive mandate.
Action now shifts to 14 seats in North Karnataka
BENGALURU: With polling for 14 Lok Sabha seats, including the Old Mysuru region, done and dusted on Friday, the political action now shifts to the remaining 14 seats in the northern part of the state. It will be a straight fight between the Congress and BJP in most of the seats, except in Shivamogga, where former minister KS Eshwarappa has joined the fray, and Davanagere, where Vinaykumar, an educationist, could tilt the balance. Both hail from the Kuruba community. With no candidates in the contest, JDS will play a supporting role for alliance partner BJP. Eshwarappa, who was suspended from the BJP, poses a challenge to former CM B S Yediyurappas son and sitting MP BY Vijayendra. Vinaykumar, who expected a Congress ticket, is likely to create trouble for Shamanur Shivashankarappas daughter-in-law, Prabha, wife of Minister S S Mallikarjun.There are a number of big leaders whose prestige is at stake: former chief ministers Basavaraj Bommai in Haveri and Jagadish Shettar in Belagavi, and Union ministers Prahlad Joshi in Hubballi-Dharwad and Bhagawant Khuba in Bidar. In Kalaburagi, AICC president Mallikarjun Kharges son-in-law, Radhakrishna Doddamani is testing the political waters. In Ballari, Congress has pitted Sandur MLA E Tukaram against former minister B Sriramulu. Young leaders are taking on veterans: Mrinal Hebbalkar, son of Women and Child Welfare Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar, is up against Shettar in Belagavi, while Forest Minister Eshwar Khandres son Sagar Khandre faces Khuba in Bidar. Anand Asuti is pitched against Joshi in Dharwad. The 14 seats going for polls on May 7 are Bagalkot, Belgaum, Bidar, Bijapur, Chikkodi, Davanagere, Dharwad, Kalaburagi, Haveri, Ballari, Koppal, Raichur, Shimoga, and Uttara Kannada.
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Anantapur: At least six passengers of an APSRTC bus belonging to the Kalyandurg depot suffered serious injuries when the bus overturned near Mallikarjunapalli in Kalyandurg mandal of the district on Friday evening. Kalyandurg circle inspector Harinath said the bus with 50 passengers had been coming from Bellary district headquarters of Karnataka to Kalyandurg. When the bus reached Mallikarjunapalle. the driver noticed a buffalo suddenly crossing the road. While trying to avoid the animal, the driver lost control, leading to the bus falling on the left side of the road. Six passengers suffered serious injuries and have been shifted to the Kalyandurg hospital.
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Hyderabad: Top Congress leaders including party president Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi will campaign for the party candidates in Lok Sabha elections in the first week of May. Other national leaders will also join the campaign ahead of the May 13 polls. According to the preliminary schedule, Rahul Gandhi will campaign in North Telangana districts while Priyanka Gandhi will cover the southern parts of the state. Rahul Gandhi's election rallies are planned in combined Warangal, Karimnagar, Nizamabad, Adilabad districts while Priyanka Gandhi's rallies are planned in undivided Medak, Nalgonda, Mahabubnagar districts. AICC president Kharge will also attend a few rallies in both parts of the state. The Chief Ministers of Karnataka and Himachal Pradesh, Siddaramaiah and Sukhvinder Singh Sukhi, will also address a few election rallies. The former CMs of Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh will also be invited to attend rallies, sources added. The Congress has set itself a target to win 14 Lok Sabha seats out of 17 in the state. In 2019, the Congress won Nalgonda, Bhongir and Malkajgiri. Having stormed back to power, the lead in several Assembly segments in the state polls is believed to help the party.
Despite early morning rush, voter turnout in Bengaluru constituencies marginally lower than in 2019
The soaring mercury seemed to have had an impact. There was an initial rush in the morning, followed by thin crowds. The turnout picked up in the evening. The city recorded 35 degrees Celsius, while the Bengaluru Rural district had a forecast of 37 degrees Celsius
Monk Sheelratan calls Kharge's remarks aseless and wrong regarding PM Modi's faith in Buddhism
Monk Sheelratan calls Kharge's remarks aseless and wrong regarding PM Modi's faith in Buddhism Monk Sheelratan of the International Buddhist Research Institute in the Uttar Pradesh government's Culture Department, called the remarks made by Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge as aseless and wrong regarding Prime Minister Narendra Modi's faith in Buddhism. The statement given by the Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge is baseless and wrong. Since PM Modi's government came to power, the work that has been done for Buddhism in the country has not been done by any government to date. For the first time after the independence of the country, due to the work of PM Modi, all our Buddhist centres in UP were given international airports. People who used to come from foreign countries now land directly in our Kushinagar. PM Modi's and CM Yogi's govts are continuously working for the welfare of Buddhism, Monk Sheelratan said. Earlier in the day, Bharatiya Baudh Sangh president Bhante Sanghpriya Rahul condemned the remarks made by Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge on Prime Minister Narendra Modi allegedly questioning his faith in Buddhism. Mallikarjun Kharge's remark is condemnable. For the first time in 2014, PM Modi celebrated the birthday of Lord Buddha at Talkatora Stadium, which was the first time after independence that a Prime Minister celebrated Lord Buddha's birthday. When he was Gujarat CM, he had a statue of Buddha inside the Assembly and also at CM's residence, Bhante Sanghpriya Rahul said. I want to ask Mallikarjun Kharge when Manmohan Singh's government was in power, why did you not pay attention to Buddha, why did you not celebrate Buddha? he added. The Congress chief stirred a fresh row with remarks on Buddhism and PM Modi during an interview with News 24 earlier in the day. In the interview, Kharge, who is a follower of Buddhism, delved into the inauguration ceremony of Buddha Vihar in Karnataka's Gulbarga in 2009, which was established by the Siddharth Vihar Trust of which he is the founder-chairman. What did you do, whom did you invite for the Pran Pratishtha? Did you give invitations to the leaders of every opposition party? You are doing everything as per your wish, and yet that temple is not even one-third complete. Now there has been some improvement as far as the construction is concerned. Who should have inaugurated it? As per the Hindu customs, who should have carried out the Pran Pratishtha? Kharge questioned PM Modi for doing Pran Prathistha of Ram Temple. For example, I established Buddha Vihar in Gulbarga, then who was called for it? Buddha is considered the 9th incarnation of Lord Vishnu but they (BJP) don't come near Buddha. You know in Uttarakhand it has been imposed that if someone wants to adopt Buddhism they should approach the District Magistrate. That is a religion of this country, that was established in this country and has been accepted all over the world, but you (PM Modi) do not believe in it. Now they are attacking us. But what did I do at that time, I witnessed it from a distance while the 'pratishtha' was done by Dalai Lama and then president of India Prathibha Patil was also present there, he added. (ANI)
2nd Phase of LS Polls Witnesses 61 Per Cent Voter Turnout Amid EVM Glitches
NEW DELHI: The second phase of polling for Lok Sabha elections saw nearly 61 per cent voter turnout as people avoided venturing out of homes in the summer heat and voted largely in the morning and evening. Polling in the second phase covered 88 seats across 13 states and UTs amid complaints of EVM glitches and bogus voting in some states. The Election Commission of India (ECI) said polling remained largely peaceful though incidents of intimidation were reported from Manipur in the second phase too. The ECI data showed the highest voting percentage was recorded in Tripura which registered 79.25 per cent polling, followed by Manipur 77.32 per cent, while the turnout in Uttar Pradesh was at 54.85 per cent and Maharashtra at 56.63 per cent. Rajasthan registered 64.07 per cent, West Bengal 71.84 per cent, Assam 71.11 per cent, Bihar 55.08 per cent, Chhattisgarh 73.55 per cent, Jammu and Kashmir 71.91 per cent, Karnataka 68.26 per cent, Kerala 65.78 per cent, and Madhya Pradesh 57.76 per cent. Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the morning urged people to cast their votes in record numbers and said a high voter turnout strengthens democracy. Stressing on the importance of each vote, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and party leader Rahul Gandhi issued impassioned appeals asking people to step out and exercise their franchise. After the end of polling, Modi in a tweet said, Phase Two has been too good! Gratitude to the people across India who have voted today. The unparalleled support for NDA is going to disappoint the Opposition even more. Voters want NDAs good governance. Youth and women voters are powering the strong NDA support. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Shashi Tharoor, Union minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar and actor-turned-politician Arun Govil, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumars brother D.K. Suresh (Congress), and former Karnataka chief minister H.D. Kumaraswamy (JDS) are among the key candidates while BJPs Hema Malini, Om Birla and Gajendra Singh Shekhawat seeking a hat-trick of wins from their respective constituencies. Polling was held in all 20 seats of Kerala, 14 of the 28 seats in Karnataka, 13 seats in Rajasthan, 8 seats each in Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh, 6 seats in Madhya Pradesh, 5 seats each in Assam and Bihar, 3 seats each in Chhattisgarh and West Bengal, and 1 seat each in Manipur, Tripura and Jammu and Kashmir. After Fridays phase, polling is over in Kerala, Rajasthan and Tripura. In the first phase on April 19, polling was completed in all seats of Tamil Nadu (39), Uttarakhand (5), Arunachal Pradesh (2), Meghalaya (2), Andaman and Nicobar Islands (1), Mizoram (1), Nagaland (1), Puducherry (1), Sikkim (1) and Lakshadweep (1).
Nearly Half Of Bengaluru Voters Skip Voting In Phase 2 Of Lok Sabha Polls
Nearly half of Bengaluru's voters did not turn up to vote in the Lok Sabha elections on Friday. Voting took place in 14 constituencies in Karnataka, with the Election Commission estimating the turnout at 69.23 per cent.
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Petrol bomb hurled at Meghalaya Deputy CMs residence, no casualties
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One killed, 25 injured in Vadodara road accident
One killed, 25 injured in Vadodara road accident Vadodara: One person was killed while 25 others were injured in Gujarats Vadodara after the truck in which they were travelling collided with another vehicle, an official said on Friday. The deceased has been identified as Kesar Raj, 48, According to police, those travelling in the [] The post One killed, 25 injured in Vadodara road accident appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
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